How Do You Safely Dispose Of Paint?

• Check the label to see if any lead or hazardous materials are in it. Some old paints call for hazardous waste disposal. • Remove the lid and let the paint air dry in the can. To speed up the process, stir in an absorbent material such as clay kitty litter, sawdust, or leftover concrete mix. • Look to see when the paint is completely dry and shows no moisture whatsoever, wrap the dried clump in newspaper and place into your regular trash. Do not place the lid back on the can. Wrap the lid and can separately in newspaper for disposal. This option works best for latex paints because oil based paints require an extensive time to dry. If you need to get rid of a lot of latex paint you may want to consider purchasing "waste paint hardener" (Google it). A cup or so of this powder mixed in with a gallon of paint will cause it to harden up within hours.  more